Commercial fishermen still stunned by adoption of Florida’s net-fishing ban hoped to salvage their livelihoods by inventing ways to use small nets exempt from the ban.

The Fort Walton Beach City Council approved a resolution vehemently opposing proposed reductions in budgets of Florida’s community colleges.

10 years ago – 2005

The Fort Walton Beach City Council voted 5-2 to approve plans from NWEC Development for Indianola Condominiums on the 1.8-acre site immediately west of Fort Walton Landing. Approval came with stipulations that developers protect the Indian mound and preserve artifacts found on the site.

The “Warthog” warplane from the 20th century was entering the 21st century with a weapons upgrade. The 40th Flight Test Squadron A-10C was unveiled at Eglin Air Force Base.

5 years ago – 2010

David Barron was selected as the next head football coach and athletic director at South Walton pending School Board approval.

The Kaim sisters combined for seven goals and four assists in leading Rocky Bayou to a 9-2 victory over Chipley in the opening round of the District 1-2A Tournament at South Walton.

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